Verna Falkner

(Nee Bruns) Verna was born September 29, 1916, and passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2013 during a brief stay at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the tender age of 96 years old. She was preceded by her husband Frank D. Falkner, who passed away in 1999.Daughter of Dr. Edward & Libby (Wondraska), survived by sister Pearl Elder and her husband Howard. Proceeded in passing by brothers Dr. Edward "Pat" Bruns, survived by his wife Elizabeth, and Elroy W. Bruns who retired from teaching at Washington High School in Milwaukee, and his wife Marguerite Mickey. Verna is survived by her sons John and Dean, their wives (Christine & Susan), four grandchildren (Gregory Falkner, Jane Apkin, Michael Falkner, Kimberly Reding and their spouses), and five great grandchildren (Isabella Falkner, Greyson Falkner, Alyssa Falkner, Ellie Sue Falkner, and Evelyn Reding).In addition to being a homemaker, Verna taught penmanship, shorthand, typing, and bookkeeping at the Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee Lutheran High School, and West Allis Vocational School. She loved calligraphy and her handwriting was perfect until the day she passed. Everyone marveled at how sharp she was, and nobody could believe she was 96 years old.Verna was active at her church with various activities and many friends. It is her wish that all memorials be given to her church, Calvary Lutheran Church, 1750 North Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI 53005. Visitation at the Church on Saturday, January 5th, 10:30-11:30 AM. Funeral Service 11:30 AM. Entombment Wisconsin Memorial Park.